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Pulmonary surfactant protein fragments

US5753621A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 1995
Grant dateMay 19, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K14/785
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention discloses that certain fragments of a pulmonary surfactant protein exhibit unexpected surface activity. These protein fragments are useful in preparing formulations for the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome.

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